Denise Street residence ransacked, burglarized

PORTSMOUTH — Police are investigating a burglary at a Denise Street home over the weekend when the residence was “ransacked” and valuables were stolen, said Lt. Michael Maloney.

The police lieutenant said the burglary was discovered by the homeowner early Sunday morning when someone broke in through a first-floor window while no one was home. Stolen were electronics, cash and jewelry, Maloney said.

Witnesses who saw suspicious vehicles or people in the area on Saturday night or Sunday morning are urged to call the police department's detective division at 603-436-2511.

Anonymous tips can be made by calling Seacoast Crime Stoppers at 603-431-1199, texting to CRIMES (274637) and including TIPSCS in the message, or by visiting www.seacoastcrimestoppers.org. Rewards of up to $1,000 are paid for information leading to arrests and convictions.